π Verdelho
A white grape from Portugal, known for Madeira and Australian dry wines.
Verdelho is a white grape variety from Portugal. It is especially known for Madeira: on the island of Madeira it makes wines of different sweetness. Verdelho also grows in the Douro valley and in the Azores, including Pico, Graciosa and Biscoitos.
The vine does well in a warm climate. The berries keep their acidity even in heat, so the wine stays fresh. In Portugal Verdelho gives wines with bright acidity and a citrus aroma. In Madeira it makes medium-dry wines of middling sweetness.
Verdelho became known beyond Portugal too: it was planted in Australia, where it makes dry white wines. It is in the general list of grape varieties and belongs to fortified wines as one of the main grapes for Madeira.
How it connects to Wine
π Verdelho β kind of β π Grape varieties β kind of β π· Wine
Links
- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Portuguese wine
- Where it grows
- π Madeira, π Douro, π Azores, π Pico, π Graciosa, π Biscoitos
- Main grape in
- π Azores, π Madeira, π Biscoitos, π Graciosa, π Pico
- Wines made from it
- π· Fortified wine
- Parents
- π Castellana Blanca, π Traminer
- Offspring
- π Donzelinho Tinto, π Donzelinho Branco
Frequently asked questions
What is Verdelho?
It is a white grape variety from Portugal, known for Madeira and for dry wines in Australia.
Where is Verdelho grown?
On Madeira, in the Douro valley, in the Azores and in Australia.
What wines are made from Verdelho?
Medium-dry Madeira, and also fresh white wines with citrus aroma.
What to read next
- πΊοΈ Portuguese wine β The country's wine and winemaking: regions, grapes, appellations.
- π Traminer β An ancient group of white grapes that includes GewΓΌrztraminer.
- π· Fortified wine β Wine with added grape spirit; it is stronger and keeps longer.
- π Castellana Blanca β A rare white grape of the Iberian Peninsula.
- π Donzelinho Tinto β A red wine grape from the Douro Valley.
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